DeKALB – With daylight saving time coming to an end on November 6, the American Red Cross suggests everyone test their smoke alarms to prevent home fires while turning their clocks back.  To ensure safety, the Red Cross encourages everyone to have...

DeKALB—The American Red Cross is facing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Donors of all blood types, but especially type O, are urged to donate.  “Winter weather across the country and the recent surge of COVID-19 cases are compounding...

Fire damage has displaced 140 tenants living in Ridgebrook Apartments, 808 Ridge Drive, according to DeKalb police.A press release sent at 8:27 a.m. says DeKalb fire and police departments responded 10:54 p.m. Tuesday to reports of an active fire on the...

Alumna Catherine Squires has been named the vice president for University Advancement.Squires must be approved by the Board of Trustees, which next meets March 12, and would begin May 1, according to an NIU news release. Squires will "be responsible for...

The ninth annual Kite Fest was expected to draw 3,000 to 5,000 visitors Sunday, said Debbie Armstrong, DeKalb County Convention and Visitor Bureau executive director.Kite Fest is always held on the second Sunday of September and is free for all guests....

Freshman accountancy major, Collin Thompson, said being a Research Rookie is all about commitment."Being a research rookie means to me that I am a hard worker," said Thompson, according to the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning website....